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40 degrees.  it feels good to be outside.  i can smell spring.

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looking for sun.  today it is here.  tomorrow... a foot of snow.  

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the snow has melted.

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today is my birthday. i had a nice intimate dinner with my little man. he blew out the candle before i could make my wish... birthday candles are magical whether you are 2 or 32.

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calvin's self-portrait. this is one of the first somewhat representational pictures he has drawn. as he drew the half circle he said, "calvin's head" and then in the middle he drew smaller circles which he said are "calvin's eyes".  (...i want to frame it...)

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father and son morning smoothie ritual.  a highlight of calvin's day.

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i found this old postcard in a box. my friend crissy sent it to me years ago. it makes me smile.

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our newly shelved utility closet.  organization is awesome.

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we made this delicious and easy focaccia.  see the birthday crown?  calvin wants to wear it everyday since his birthday, which is so adorable... but he also wants cake and presents daily.  who wouldn't?

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perfect clementines.

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playing outside for the first time in a long time.

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watching... waiting... hammer ready. this boy loves to 'fix'.

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owl love you forever...

happy valentine's day!

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when grandma visits, chocolate abounds.

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the first of many family game nights.

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by baby turned 2... he wanted a heart shaped lemon cake, and well, that is what he got.

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blueberry coffee cake... finally.

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cookies (and fingers) dipped in milk.  delicious.

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ready to face the day.

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practicing my seed stitch. one day it will look good. practice. practice.

(as i did last february i am attempting to post a picture a day... a slice of everyday life.  enjoy.)